Hawaii Yoga, Meditation, NAture, surfing Retreat

Hawaii yoga, Meditation, surf retreat and adventure

Note: for bookings just before any retreat, we may need to put you in your own suite and condo if main retreat house/s are already filled, and the retreat savings and special is not possible in this case

2026 retreat dates

—January 23rd-30th, 2026 (sold out)

—March 27th - April 3rd, 2026 (filling)

—May 8th - 15th, 2026

—May 29th - June 5th, 2026

—August 7th-14th, 2026

—November 14th - 21st, 2026

—January 17th - 24th, 2026

Locale

Kauai’s Beautiful and Lush North Shore

~Princeville, Hawaii

Retreat to Hawaii for a tropical and nourishing week shared on the yoga mat, on the beach, and out in nature. Join Mary Susan Stults on the lush and intimate Garden Island for an incredible week nestled on the North Shore of Kaua’i in the heart of paradise.

Take time to step away from the rhythms of daily life and create space for a week of living well, time out in nature, relaxation, and island adventure together. We’ll enjoy a deep dive into the island life alongside one another as we take time to include it all.

Create space for a joy-filled island week on retreat and enjoy daily yoga practices and workshopping with Mary, guided + silent insight and mindful meditations, two surf lessons with Titus Kinimaka’s Hawaiian Surf School and coach on the beautiful Hanalei Bay by the pier (all levels), and a little creativity with a free painting workshop. 

We'll slow down for free time here and there to relax, read, walk, swim, or rest, enjoy beach time, and get out for a hike to a lovely gardens and river area with a rope swing into the river. We will get out for a bit of island exploration with the option to also add an al la carte adventure on the Napali Coast and experience a coastal boat adventure with friends and snorkeling and swimming off of the boat if ocean conditions allow.

Take some time to press pause in paradise to progress your yoga practice, surf and learn on the waves with knowledgable and wonderful local surf instructor, volunteer, hike and explore, and enjoy our time together on the emerald island.

On Wednesday we will head out in the afternoon with a great local ocean activism non-profit, SurfRider Kaua’i, to learn more about ocean activism and ocean conservation, and spend the afternoon lending a helping hand with a net patrol and beach cleanup to help care for, steward, and protect our oceans and marine life.

During our retreat week we will enjoy a stay at beautiful private homes/condos in Princeville that also feature resort like amenities including a pool and hot tub, and take advantage of all of the natural beauty, walking paths, paths down to the beach, and endless beauty and activities surrounding us. During our retreat we’ll stay in full homes at Nihilani at Princeville and Plantations at Princeville with additional lodging added at Bali Hai Wyndham Resort across the street when needed. The houses and condos feature full kitchens, living rooms, laundry, and space for all to relax and unwind.

Daily brunch is included at the main retreat house after morning practice, and we will also get out for a breakfast with a view at an incredible little spot called Nourish that overlooks Hanalei Bay. One breakfast and lunch will also be served on the boat for those who choose to add on the optional Napali Coast boating adventure. If ocean conditions allow we snorkel off of the boat and the company provides everything we would need including snorkel masks and fins.

Spend a week connecting with yourself, with a wonderful community, and with nature and the land and ocean and return home feeling refreshed, renewed, empowered, and enlivened. I believe that community is medicine, and together we thrive. Can't wait to share a wonderful week together on Kaua'i.

And we have added on an addition to the Hawaii retreat week if all are up for it!

If we wish to, we can also add in a seva and volunteer morning with an incredible community and non-profit on the North Shore called Waipa Foundation and Ohana. They have an incredible and beautiful property that they steward and care for. Waipā is a place focused on aina, culture, and community.

For over 20 years, Waipā Foundation has stewarded the 1,600 acre ahupua’a of Waipā, under a lease from the landowner, Kamehameha Schools. Located along Hanalei Bay, Waipā is one of the nine ahupua`a in Kauai’s Halele`a district. Waipā is a place where folks can connect with the ‘āina (that which feeds us – the land and resources), and learn about our Hawaiian values and lifestyle through laulima (many hands working together).

If we add on this volunteer morning, we will get to join them on their property, meet their wonderful community, and it is always a very meaningful morning filled with community, helping out, learning, listening, and connecting.

Retreat to Hawaii and take time for practice, joy, mindfulness, and plenty of moments to explore the best beaches, get out into nature, venture to see other areas of the island, learn and listen, slow down and connect with yourself and in community, enjoy our days to the fullest.

Retreat Deposit

$500 non-refundable deposit

Retreat Savings and Specials:

-Pay retreat tuition in full upon booking and save an additional $100 on your retreat — note: not available within 90 days of retreat start date when tuition payments in full are already due.

-Returning Students save an additional $100

Retreat Tuition + Lodging Options:

— We stay in beautiful houses/condos at Nihilani at Princeville and Plantations at Princeville, AND Bali Hai Wyndham Resort for additional lodging when needed, or for smaller retreats~

(Note: Includes Retreat Taxes/Processing Fees)

*Remaining retreat tuition will be due 90 days prior to retreat, or upon booking if within 90 days of retreat start date

1) Shared Twin Bed Room in Shared Retreat House (2 twin beds per room): $3599 Retreat tuition per student

2) Shared King or Queen Bed Room in Shared Retreat House (Shared 1 King or Queen Bed, 2 Students): $3599 Retreat tuition per student

3) Private Queen or King Bed Room in Shared Retreat House/condo: $3999 Retreat tuition per student

4) Totally Private Retreat Condo-Suite to Yourself at Bali Hai Wyndham Resort OR The Cliffs at Princeville: $6299 Retreat Tuition per student - enjoy a full condo to yourself at a beautiful resort that is just a short walk from our shared retreat house’s/condos

Lodging

Beautiful private home/s on the North Shore of Kaua’i in Princeville, Hawaii at Nihilani at Princeville and Plantations at Princeville.

We also lodge at Bali Hai Wyndham Resort which is just across the street for additional lodging needs once the houses/condos at Nihilani and Plantations at Princeville are full, or if individual suites for 1-2 ppl are desired by students.

We will be renting out lovely private home/s in Princeville so that we have greater privacy and space for all.

Guests can choose from a variety of lodging options include shared twin bed rooms, shared king bed rooms, and private queen or king bed rooms. This will also give guests the freedom to cook in for some lunches and dinners. We will be staying in homes at Nihilani at Princeville and at Plantations at Princeville so that we can enjoy resort-like amenities including a pool, hot tub, fitness center if staying at Plantations, common use grills and tables, and garden areas.

We will be surrounded by walking paths, paths that take you down to the beach, other resorts and hotels, a park, and we will be walking distance to the Princeville Shopping Center where they have a grocery store, coffee shop, restaurants, bar, shops, wine shop, spa, and more.

We will be just a 5-7 minute drive from the stunning Hanalei Bay and Kaua’i best beaches.

Guests will also have the ability to walk to beach access and local areas of interest within walking distance of our lodging, and the option to rent a bike if wished.

*SEE examples of lodging photos below — all of the houses at Nihilani and Plantations are beautiful, spacious, and well-appointed~

What’s Included

-Shared or Private Lodging within private home/s in Princeville, Hawaii, or a private condo/suite to yourself

-Retreat Tuition/Processing Fees are Included

-Breakfast/Brunch Daily

-Two Dinners

-Third Dinner added to retreat week! (we’ve just added a 3rd dinner on to retreat inclusions:))

-Daily Yoga Practices with Mary

-Guided Vipassana and Mindful Meditations with Mary

-Visit to CURE Bathhouse and Sauna with Ice Bath Experience in the Jungle

-A stop by a really beautiful meditation stupa and dharma sanctuary on our way to the sauna and ice bath experience under the eaves. We can enjoy a little silent meditation, spin the prayer wheels, and soak up the beauty of the Stupa.

-Kauai Juice Co Green Juice Upon Arrival at Welcome Circle

-Art and Free Painting Workshop

-2 Surfing Sessions with Titus Kinimaka’s Hawaiian Surf School on the iconic Hanalei Bay at the Pier where the waves are generally calmer and always friendly (2)

-Stand Up Paddling on the River nand/or Hiking! (weather dependent on which activity we do)

-Island Exploration

-Ocean Activism - Beach Clean-up and Net Patrol with Kaua’i SurfRider Foundation to Give Back to Our Oceans and Lands - a wonderful afternoon of lending a helping hand and caring for our oceans and marine life

-Live Music Out during one of our dinners in Hanalei at Tahiti Nui Hanalei

-Beach time

-Free time to Relax, or explore on your own

-Retreat Gift Bag

-Incredible Community

-Wifi at lodging

-Tea

-Coffee

Optional Activity and Seva Project

-This activity will be added if all are up for it! *We will now be including a seva morning with an incredible community and non-profit on the North Shore called Waipa Foundation and Ohana as long as all are up for it. They have an incredible and beautiful property that they steward and care for. Waipā is a place focused on aina, culture, and community. For over 20 years, Waipā Foundation has stewarded the 1,600 acre ahupua’a of Waipā, under a lease from the landowner, Kamehameha Schools. Located along Hanalei Bay, Waipā is one of the nine ahupua`a in Kauai’s Halele`a district. Waipā is a place where folks can connect with the ‘āina (that which feeds us – the land and resources), and learn about our Hawaiian values and lifestyle through laulima (many hands working together). We will get to join them on their property, meet their wonderful community, and it is always a very meaningful morning filled with community, helping out, learning, listening, and connecting.

WHAT NOT INCLUDED

Airfare

Travel to and from retreat

Travel insurance

Optional Boat Adventure ($325 + 3% processing fee per person and well worth it! Breakfast, lunch, and drinks are included on the boat:))

Alcohol

4 Dinners

Lunches

Tips for boat, surf instructors, etc

Extra Activities

Kaua’i, Hawaii

Kauaʻi is Hawaiʻi's fourth largest island and is often called the "Garden Island.”

The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffs aged by time and the elements.

Centuries of growth have formed tropical rainforests, forking rivers and cascading waterfalls! Some parts of Kauaʻi are only accessible by sea or air, revealing views beyond your imagination.

More than just dramatic beauty, the island is home to a variety of outdoor activities. You can kayak the Wailua River, snorkel on Poʻipū Beach, hike the trails of Kōkeʻe State Park, or go ziplining above Kauaʻi's lush valleys. But, it is the island's laid-back atmosphere and rich culture found in its small towns that make it truly timeless. Explore the regions of Kauaʻi and make your escape to discover the undeniable allure of the island.

Princeville, Hawaii

Framed by stunning cliffside views that overlook the Pacific, Princeville is a common destination for many visitors to the island of Kauai. In fact, sunsets and beaches in the area are picturesque. Many restaurants accentuate this beauty with outdoor patios that are perfectly lit to enjoy the sunset and your meal at the same time.

You can also enjoy nature by walking, biking, or running along the many paths in the area, such as Princeville’s main corridor or Princeville Path. You can even take in a waterfall or two at the nearby Namolokama Mountain which can be viewed when there has been a good bit of rain.

Princeville offers a strong sense of community that not only attracts residents but visitors as well. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Princeville. The town has embraced its ancient history that shaped much of the area and Hawaii as a whole.

The Princeville community continues to grow amidst Kauai’s beautiful, lush valleys and tropical forests. Through this growth, the community still values the memories and traditions of the old Kauai, as well as the area's historical ties to the Kamehameha dynasty.

Meet Your Teacher and Guide:

Mary Susan Stults

Learn more about Mary Susan at https://www.marysusanstults.com/

Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, Mary Susan Stults was raised in Cedar City, Utah. After moving to Colorado in 2001 to attend CU Boulder, she made Colorado her mountain home for about 20 years until she followed her heart to Hawaii.

In 2018, she traded the mountain life for island life and moved to Kauai, Hawaii where she lives with her fiance Brandon and their two cats, Tux and Sir Wobbles.

Mary Susan’s yoga and meditation practice and path began early in life with her mother as a child at home in 1991 and continued in the studio at the age of 14 in 1997 with the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Mary practiced Hatha, Ashtanga Yoga, and Iyengar Yoga throughout highschool and early college and in 2002 began practicing at Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor's studio, the Yoga Workshop in Boulder, Colorado. Years later, Mary had the blessing to find Master Mentor-Teacher Maty Ezraty with whom she studied intensively, mentored with, and assisted until her recent passing in 2019. Over thousands of hours and many years of study and practice, Maty shaped and influenced Mary Susan’s practice, teaching, and life on and off the yoga mat.

Mary Susan teaches in the U.S and internationally and is an experienced Senior Yoga & Meditation teacher, educator, mentor, and practitioner. She is a certified and experienced Yoga & Meditation teacher, educator, and practitioner, a WPA/Paddle Into Fitness Certified Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and SUP Yoga teacher, certified Kids Yoga teacher, certified Adaptive Yoga teacher, and is known by all for her enthusiasm, heart, and positive outlook.

She teaches a knowledgeable, dynamic, and refreshing yoga practice that intelligently weaves together the traditions of Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She also enjoys teaching Yin, Restorative Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, and Vipassana and Mindful Meditation. Many describe her energy as contagious, finding her nurturing, wise, grounded, & patient style of teaching to be welcoming &supportive. Her offerings are infused with her grounded yet light-hearted nature. When she is not teaching herself you can often find her in a training or Yoga intensive with one of her teachers or mentors.

A sneak peak of our boating day adventure along the iconic and beautiful Napali Coast~

Questions

Mary Susan - email her anytime at floatandflowllc@gmail.com

Yoga

Together we’ll enjoy a variety of styles and dynamic practices.

We will be practicing once some days, and twice on some days and will be explore breath work, precise alignment and energetics of postures, the blueprint postures, meditation, reading and seeing bodies, the 8 limbs of yoga and living our yoga off the mat, restoratives, and more. We will begin most days with a morning practice and meet back on the mat in the afternoon for a workshop and asana lab to dive into and break down the asanas and practice in greater depth.

We’ll flow, workshop, and restore!

Meditation

We will enjoy guided meditation and will explore Insight and Mindful meditation, and take time for guided meditation and also silent meditation. Within this style of Insight/Vipassana meditation we will explore a variety of methods including breath meditation, and heart meditations including a compassion meditation and a metta or living kindness meditation.

We will talk about the basics of meditation, finding a comfortable seat, and the roots of mindfulness.

Surfing

We will be heading our for surfing lessons with a local instructor during our retreat and will also have some free time to surf more or add additional lessons. We will surf on the north shore most likely on Hanalei Bay, but swell dependent.

Hanalei Bay is one of the most well-known spots on the island of Kauai, and there are many other spots in and around the bay. Hanalei itself is a long right point that breaks on the eastern side of the bay for up to 300 yards over lava reef.

It is a fairly powerful wave with occasional barrel sections that ends with an inside bowl section in the middle of the bay. Farther north, up and around the point from Hanalei, is a reefbreak right called Hideaways. Further inside the bay is PineTrees, which needs a larger swell and a good sandbar setup at the rivermouth. Directly across Hanalei Bay from the main point is a fickle left reefbreak called Waikokos, which needs a large N swell and W wind. The beloved pier offers friendly waves for all levels.